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Dropbox vs Filen

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Dropbox

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Dropbox cloud storage service

Filen

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop client for Filen.io

Metric Dropbox Filen
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1.5K 42
90-day Installs 4.8K 151
365-day Installs 17.6K 637
Version 250.4.3245 3.0.47
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.0K 436
GitHub Forks 348 41
Open Issues 27 62
License Apache-2.0 AGPL-3.0
Language C++ TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Dropbox

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows users to sync and share files across devices. Its key features include file syncing, sharing, and backup, making it ideal for individuals and teams needing reliable file storage and collaboration.

Dropbox is a client for the Dropbox cloud storage service, enabling users to sync, store, and share files across multiple devices.

Pros

  • + Seamless file syncing and sharing across devices
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + Reliable cloud storage with version history

Cons

  • - Known to be resource-intensive on some systems
  • - Privacy concerns due to data handling practices

Filen

Filen is a desktop client offering zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and secure file management.

Synchronizes files with Filen.io's cloud storage service.

Pros

  • + Zero-knowledge encryption ensures data privacy
  • + Auto-updating keeps the app current
  • + Useful for secure file backups and syncing

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - No self-hosting support mentioned